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MMPL Summer America's Planter 2026

America's 250th Planter Decorating

All Day 3/30 - 6/1
Morton Mandan Public Library
Registration will close on May 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer is right around the corner here at the Morton Mandan Public Library! Once again, we are in need of your help to add a bit of red, white, and blue celebratory flair for America's 250th anniversary to our outdoor planter boxes.  

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CUT. PASTE. CELEBRATE: Upcycled Collage Art Class with Lynae Hanson

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults 19+, Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month by turning yesterday’s pages into tomorrow’s art!

Join artist Lynae Hanson for a 2-hour upcycle collage class where creativity meets sustainability. 

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PUZZLE SWAP - Friends of MMPL

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Parkside Patio at Morton Mandan Public Library
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Parkside Patio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

The MMPL Puzzle Swap is a FREE event for puzzlers to bring in their old puzzles and pick up something new.

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SPARK Morning Option

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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SPARK:Afternoon Option

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 4:15pm.
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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Flower Create Kit for Mother's Day

All Day 4/27–5/12
Children (4-6), Elementary (7-10), Middle School (11-12)
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 12, 2026 @ 6:59pm.
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Age Group: Children (4-6), Elementary (7-10), Middle School (11-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a planter and plant a flower for yourself or the mother figure in your life! Kit includes flower planter, flower plant, soil, and decoration supplies. Decorate, fill with soil, plant the flower, and watch the plant grow!

STEM Connection with UTTC

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary (7-10)
STEAM, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 14, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Nest/Children's Reading Room
Age Group: Elementary (7-10)
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay tuned for monthly themes! No matter the topic, STEM Connection is sure to spark curiosity, wonder, and excitement about the world around us.